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A 2D multiplayer educational game for Dutch middle schoolers built using Unity and Mirror Networking, oriented for rapid play sessions in groups of two to four people. The game was requested by CBS De Schutse to enhance their learning experience.

The players have to explore a magical school with stars scattered throughout the area. As they compete against each other in an attempt to collect as many stars as possible, they are also working towards a common goal of unlocking the exit once enough stars are obtained.

This game is a collaborative effort of the "Golden Star Studios" group, which included five Hanze students besides me. The project began in February 2023 and ended in June 2023.

Implemented Features

I implemented all of the following features with Mirror and ensured that they work for all of the players on the server.

Star Spawn Mechanism

Star System

Partially randomized & fully optimized, this system ensures new placement of the stars each round.

Power-up Implementation

Power-up System

Semi-randomized, this system either gives the player an advantage or puts others at a disadvantage.

UI Elements

User Interface

Scattered throughout the screen, various UI elements ensure that the player can keep track of what is going on.

  • • Enables variety and unpredictability of the star patterns over playthroughs
  • • Balanced througout the map, motivates players to visit different rooms
  • • Encourages a thorough map exploration by all of the players
  • • Creates tension due to limited amount and fast player speed
  • • Adds an unpredictability element to the game and rewards interactions
  • • Rewards players' skill and knowledge of the map outline
  • • Power-up types are determined randomly, which prevents players' exploits
  • • Balanced to be short on time, thus balancing out player's advantage
  • • Minimap to see all of the other players and rooms which still have stars left
  • • Star UI to keep track of your own stars as well as the group's general progress
  • • Power-up UI to inform the players of whomever has the advantage at the moment

Game Trailer

Final trailer for the game, showcasing its main features.